Missed your S2S Orientation Session?
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S2S Orientation sessions are when incoming first-years get to meet their S2S Mentors. If you missed this session, don't worry! You will still receive Mentors, and will be on their mailing list for the year. This page shares information about what was covered in the S2S Orientation session, so you are still in the loop!
Arrived Late to Trinity?
If you’ve arrived at Trinity a little after Orientation week, don’t worry! S2S Mentors will reach out to every incoming student by email shortly after term begins.
If you haven’t heard from your S2S Mentors, submit a request here, or get in touch with us at student2student@tcd.ie, and we will connect you.
Key Information from your S2S Orientation Session
During the S2S Orientation Session, Mentors deliver a tour of Trinity's main campus to highlight key locations including your lecture theatres, TCD services, toilets and course offices.
If you are looking for student spaces, microwaves, or accessibility information for buildings we recommend you take a look at TCD Sense Map!
There are several Trinity libraries including the BLU complex, the Hamilton, John Stearne and the Old Library. The Library’s Welcome page has all the information that students require in the first few weeks, including top tips and getting started with your information journey.
Every student has access to a dedicated Subject Librarian to help them get the best from the Library during their time in Trinity, from support with breaking down a research question, to expert advice on how to search for quality information, Subject Librarians can make the information landscape feel less daunting. They are available for one-to one consultations throughout the year.
The libraries’ opening times are available on the Library website.
With several library spaces to choose from, it is handy to know which ones contain books for certain subjects, as well as the general feel and vibe of the space. You can explore these spaces virtually in advance of your visit by using the Library 360 tours.
There are several PCs available for online research in most Library reading rooms. There are also IT Services Computer rooms across campus. The Library also provides a self-service laptop loan unit in the Boland Library Basement. These laptops can be borrowed for short periods of time and used in the Library Complex.
Group study rooms can be booked by students in groups of two or more for project work in the Boland, Hamilton, and John Stearne libraries.
There are supports available to students registered with the disAbility Service within the Library. New students can contact the disAbility Service directly to discuss their needs assessment and accessing supports in the Library.
The TCD Sense Project developed a variety of learning environments within the Library to cater for different sensory preferences in terms of room size, noise, light, seating and visual stimuli. These include sensory rooms, small study rooms, study pods, transition spaces, flexible seating, and respite rooms.
Starting college is a big transition, and as an incoming first-year student it is normal to have lots of questions. S2S Mentors are here to help you navigate your queries as you settle into Trinity.
If you haven't heard from your Mentor, feel free to contact S2S directly at student2student@tcd.ie, and we can connect you!